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Pres Ali pledges massive investments in concrete drains, erosion prevention in Region 10
..says PPP/C listens, acts with love & dignity
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– says “I feel valued, I feel respected… I come to you with only the truth” Figueira declares that "blind loyalty" is ending as PPP/C gains momentum in Linden Norton now promising added benefits for part-time workers after previously criticising initiative, criminalising beneficiaries
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Figueira declares that "blind loyalty" is ending as PPP gains momentum in Linden
– says “I feel valued, I feel respected… I come to you with only the truth”
In a fervent address at the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) public meeting in Linden on Sunday, former A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament and ex–People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) executive, Jermaine Figueira, claimed that the growing wave of support for the PPP/C in Linden is disrupting traditional political strongholds and instilling a sense of unease within the APNU camp.
“I feel valued, I feel respected, I am part of something great. I am part of a team that is putting the people and this country first,” Figueira said to rousing applause during the PPP/C’s public meeting in the mining town of Linden.
Speaking in his first address at a PPP/C public meeting since leaving the PNCR, the Lindener said: “Linden, I come to you with no mask, I come to you with only the truth. This election is about competence, experience, vision and the abili-
ty to deliver.”
In a historic first appearance at a PPP/C platform in his hometown, Figueira, who once served as PNCR Region 10 Chairman and Regional MP, signalled a dramatic political shift in one of the country's most symbolically important opposition strongholds.
Region 10, traditionally aligned with the PNCR and now APNU, saw a sea of red as PPP/C supporters turned out in large numbers, signalling what Figueira described as a breaking of “blind loyalty,” racial rhetoric, and “fear-mongering.”
“They will call you all sorts of names. They will want to embarrass you.
Shame you and make you feel bad because you want your life and that of your family to be better,” Figueira told the crowd.
“They are afraid that you will break the back of what they depend on: blind loyalty, party rhetoric of race voting and fear mongering… They are afraid that you will vote intelligently.”
Figueira praised President Dr Irfaan Ali’s leadership as “unmatched, unprecedented and incomparable,” urging Region 10 residents to “vote solidly” for the PPP/C on September 1. He hailed the administration’s investments in roads, agriculture, housing and sport infrastructure as evidence of real transformation, not marginalisation.
“This is not discrimination, this is development,” he said. “This is not marginalisation, this is transformation.”
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugh Todd also spoke, calling on supporters to “stay focused” and emphasising that no other party “can compete with us on policy or ideas.”
“We are on the right track to paradise and we aren't stopping,” Todd said. “We bring value and you know it. No other party demonstrated that they can run this country and bring stability and prosperity to your lives.”
Jermaine Figueira
BRIDGE OPENINGS
The Demerara Harbour Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic on: Monday, August 4 – 00:45h–02:15h and 13:30h-14:00h and Tuesday, August 5 – 01:45h-03:15h.
The Berbice Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic on: Monday, August 4 –12:40h–14:10h and Tuesday, August 5 – 13:50h-15:20h.
FERRY SCHEDULE
Parika and Supenaam departure times – 05:00h, 10:00h-12:00h, 16:00h, 18:30h daily.
WEATHER TODAY
Light to thundery showers are expected during the day, with sunny conditions until mid morning and from mid afternoon. Clear skies followed by thundery showers are expected at night. Temperatures are expected to range between 21 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius.
Winds: North-Easterly to Easterly between 1.79 metres and 3.58 metres.
High Tide: 12:35h reaching a maximum height of 2.06 metres.
Low Tide: 18:25h reaching a minimum height of 1.17 metres.
Pres Ali pledges massive investments in concrete drains,
The next People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government plans to invest billions of dollars on enhancing the drainage infrastructure and building out a comprehensive erosion strategy for Region 10 (Upper Demerara Berbice).
This was revealed by President Dr Irfaan Ali during the party’s massive rally held at the LieuKen-Pen Square in Wismar, Linden on Sunday. He said that the PPP/C had consulted with various communities across the region and one common concern raised was poor drainage. In response, Ali, who is seeking a second term in office at the September 1 elections, detailed plans to tackle one the most persistent challenges that the communities face.
“The number one priority of every single village in Linden is drainage, proper drainage. We are going to deploy a massive plan in Region 10 to build back the entire drainage system with concrete drains… That is tens of billions of dollars that will be invested in drainage alone so that we can avoid flooding,” the Head of State noted. Flooding continues to be a major issue in Linden, particularly in West Watooka, Fair’s Rust, Noitgedacht, Victory Valley, and Wismar Shore. Heavy rain causes water to overflow outdated and blocked drainage systems, leading to flooded yards, roads, and properties.
Similarly, President Ali also outlined that there will be efforts to implement a structured plan to address erosion – something which communities along the Berbice River have also expressed concerns about.
"We are going to not only complete a comprehensive erosion strategy, but we are going to proactively build out the infrastructure to avoid erosion," he stated.
Moreover, the maintenance of creeks was another issue that was raised by the riverine communities. As such, Ali said the Government will buy the equipment and give the responsibility to the communities to carry out the maintenance works thus empowering them.
“Those are your priorities. We are not doing guesswork… We listen, we hear and most importantly, we act with love, compassion, honour and dignity. When you vote on September 1, you are voting for a strong, stable and secure future with the People’s Progressive Party… [and] the continuation of investment in roads, community roads, drains, sanitation, recreational facilities, sports, family support and entertainment,” the President noted.
More economic improvements
Another initiative that citizens can look forward to under the next PPP/C Administration is a compre-
hensive plan to tackle economic hardships of Guyanese with interventions to address the rising cost of living, access to services, home ownership opportunities and expanding national wealth.
“Our primary policy is your poverty reduction, we have a clearly defined Poverty Reduction Strategy that will look at every one of these issues,” the President stressed. According to Ali, while his Government has no control over rising international transport costs that impact shipments or the global energy costs that have seen high prices for things like fertilisers, it has done everything it could have to subsidise these so that the burden does not fall on the Guyanese people.
“But guess what? We are not comfortable saying that we don’t control the world market prices. That is why we have set ourselves a bold vision going forward,” he declared. Part of that vision is support for the local agriculture sector to make it self-sufficient and not reliant on food imports.
“[We’ll be] investing in transformative ideas that will bring down the cost of pro-
duction, increase productivity and reduce the cost of goods and services for the people of our country. We are a party about plans, about vision, about strategy, and when you vote on 1st September, you are voting comprehensively for an overwhelming majority in the Parliament to allow us to implement these strategies,” the President noted. With massive investments already being made to enhance the region’s road and bridge infrastructure, Ali said more injected funds will come to ensure that citizens there also benefit from world class health services, education, quality water, access to capital, wealth creation and access to good Government services. Over the next five years, Region 10 will also benefit from special incentives to support a tourism expansion plan and investment strategy. This will be further bolstered by the state-of-the-art stadium that is being built in Linden. According to Ali, there will be an entire ecosystem around that stadium that will bring in the national and regional events to the Region 10, which will create business for locals, fill the rooms and restaurants there and will see
visitors buying services there. But even as he outlined plans to build and diversify the region’s economy, Ali assured that the traditional economy there will not be neglected. Linden is traditionally a mining town with bauxite being a long-time source of job creation for residents there.
“We are going to incentivise and go after investments to add value to bauxite. It’s not only about new production but any bauxite company talking to us now about the expansion and the future, must be ready to invest in value creation and value-added so more jobs can be created here in Linden,” he noted.
President Ali went onto say, “I don’t know what’s wrong or right but I know the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic is right for you and every single citizen of this country… So, the choice is clear. That choice is about your future. That choice is about the best possible Region 10… That choice is about the implementation of your priorities. We have shown you that you can trust us.”
President Dr Irfaan Ali addressing PPP supporters at a rally in Linden
The PPP/C took the ‘tsunami of red’ to Linden, Region 10 on Sunday
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OFAC sanctions and repercussions
On June 11, 2024, a press release from the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced that they had “sanctioned…Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed; their company: Mohamed’s Enterprise…for their roles in public corruption in Guyana. Additionally, OFAC designated two other entities, Hadi’s World and Team Mohamed’s Racing Team, for being owned or controlled by Mohamed’s Enterprise and Azruddin, respectively. These individuals and entities are sanctioned pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13818, which builds upon and implements the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and targets perpetrators of serious human rights abuse and corruption around the world.”
The reasons for the sanction were stated: “Azruddin and Mohamed’s Enterprise evaded Guyana’s tax on gold exports and defrauded the Guyanese Government of tax revenues by underdeclaring their gold exports to Guyanese authorities. Between 2019 and 2023, Mohamed’s Enterprise omitted more than 10 thousand kilograms of gold from import and export declarations and avoided paying more than (US)$50 million in duty taxes to the Government of Guyana.”
The release continued, “In addition, financial institutions and other persons that engage in certain transactions or activities with the sanctioned entities and individuals may expose themselves to sanctions or be subject to an enforcement action. The prohibitions include the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services by, to, or for the benefit of any designated person, or the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services from any such person.”
Two days after the release, the Bank of Guyana revoked the licence of Confidential Cambio, owned by the Mohameds, to buy or sell foreign currency; the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) revoked the Mohameds’ gold dealership licence and Pres Ali announced that all Govt transactions with the Mohameds and their companies were suspended.
In late May of this year, Azruddin Mohamed announced he would launch a party to contest the Sept 1 elections and on June 20, filed nomination papers for the “We Invest in Nationhood” (WIN) party, with himself as presidential candidate. One month later, Demerara Bank decided to close the accounts with their institution held by WIN candidates. Its CEO explained, “Anybody who has a relationship that poses a compliance risk with the bank, we have an obligation under the AML (Anti-Money Laundering) legislation to take action and de-risk and that comes with international correspondent bank guidelines.”
After two WIN candidates publicly said they were “unclear” why their accounts were closed, the Demerara Bank CEO replied: “If they had read all the provisions of international compliance legislation and protocol dealing with an individual that was sanctioned by OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control), then they should be very clear.” OFAC’s aforementioned press release had stipulated that any individual who provided services to a sanctioned individual could themselves be subjected to sanctions. WIN candidates are providing services for the election of Azruddin Mohamed. GBTI and Citizens Bank have since followed Demerara Bank’s lead.
On July 31, WIN dubbed the banks’ “Gov footstools” and called for a boycott of “Demerara Bank, GBTI, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) and all their goods and services, The Beharry Group and all its subsidiaries, goods, and services, KFC (and) Pizza Hut.” Their release was issued before Citizens Bank’s announcement and their corporate affiliates such as Banks and Demico would also be boycotted.
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) all expressed the sentiments articulated by the Private Sector Commission (PSC) statement condemning the WIN boycott call:
“This call is reckless, inflammatory, and both politically and economically irresponsible. Let us be absolutely clear: the Private Sector in Guyana is not an arm of the State. Our members make decisions based on their internal risk assessments, legal obligations, and the best interests of their shareholders, employees, and clients. These companies operate fully within the framework of Guyana’s laws and international regulations. We categorically reject any attempt to bully or coerce the Private Sector into political conflicts”.
This newspaper also unequivocally supports this statement.
3 reasons young people are more likely to believe conspiracy theories – and how we can help them discover the truth
By Jean-nicolas Bordeleau
Conspiracy theories are a widespread occurrence in today’s hyper connected and polarised world.
Events such as Brexit, the 2016 and 2020 United States presidential elections, and the COVID pandemic serve as potent reminders of how easily these narratives can infiltrate public discourse.
The consequences for society are significant, given a devotion to conspiracy theories can undermine key democratic norms and weaken citizens’ trust in critical institutions. As we know from the January 6 riot at the US Capitol, it can also motivate political violence.
But who is most likely to believe these conspiracies?
My new study with Daniel Stockemer of the University of Ottawa provides a clear and perhaps surprising answer. Published in Political Psychology, our research shows age is one of the most significant predictors of conspiracy beliefs, but not in the way many might assume.
People under 35 are consistently more likely to endorse conspiratorial ideas.
This conclusion is built on a solid foundation of evidence. First, we conducted a meta analysis, a “study of studies”, which synthesised the results of 191 peer-reviewed articles published between 2014 and 2024.
This massive dataset, which included over 374,000 participants, revealed a robust association between young age and belief in con-
spiracies.
To confirm this, we ran our own original multinational survey of more than 6,000 people across six diverse countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, the US, and South Africa.
The results were the same. In fact, age proved to be a more powerful predictor of conspiracy beliefs than any other demographic factor we measured, including a person’s gender, income, or level of education.
Having established conspiracy beliefs are more prevalent among younger people, we set out to understand why.
Our project tested several potential factors and found three key reasons why younger generations are more susceptible to conspiracy theories.
1. Political alienation : One of the most powerful drivers we identified is a deep sense of political disaffection among young people.
A majority of young people feel alienated from political systems run by politicians who are two or three generations older than them.
This under representation can lead to frustration and the feeling democracy isn’t working for them. In this context, conspiracy theories provide a simple, compelling explanation for this disconnect: the system isn’t just failing, it’s being secretly controlled and manipulated by nefarious actors.
2. Activist style of participation: The way young people choose to take part in politics also plays a significant role.
While they may be less
likely to engage in traditional practices such as voting, they are often highly engaged in unconventional forms of participation, such as protests, boycotts, and online campaigns.
These activist environments, particularly online, can become fertile ground for conspiracy theories to germinate and spread. They often rely on similar “us versus them” narratives that pit a “righteous” in-group against a “corrupt” establishment.
3. Low self-esteem: Finally, our research confirmed a crucial psychological link to self-esteem.
For individuals with lower perceptions of self-worth, believing in a conspiracy theory – blaming external, hidden forces for their problems – can be a way of coping with feelings of powerlessness.
This is particularly relevant for young people. Research has long shown self-esteem tends to be lower in youth, before steadily increasing with age.
Understanding these root causes is essential because it shows simply debunking false claims is not a sufficient solution.
To truly address the rise of conspiracy theories and limit their consequences, we must tackle the underlying issues that make these narratives so appealing in the first place.
Given the role played by political alienation, a critical step forward is to make our democracies more representative. This is best illustrated by the recent election of Labour Senator Charlotte
Walker, who is barely 21. By actively working to increase the presence of young people in our political institutions, we can help give them faith that the system can work for them, reducing the appeal of theories which claim it is hopelessly corrupt.
More inclusive democracy: This does not mean discouraging the passion of youth activism. Rather, it is about empowering young people with the tools to navigate today’s complex information landscape.
Promoting robust media and digital literacy education could help individuals critically evaluate the information they encounter in all circles, including online activist spaces. The link to self-esteem also points to a broader societal responsibility.
By investing in the mental health and well-being of young people, we can help boost the psychological resilience and sense of agency that makes them less vulnerable to the simplistic blame games offered by conspiracy theories.
Ultimately, building a society that is resistant to misinformation is not about finding fault with a particular generation.
It is about creating a stronger, more inclusive democracy where all citizens, especially the young, feel represented, empowered, and secure. (The Conversation)
Jean-Nicolas Bordeleau, Research Fellow, Jeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies, Flinders University
As the Suriname Hotel and Tourism Association (SHATA) arrived in Guyana for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last week, to boost bilateral tourism between the two South American neighbours, the group also visited the popular Guyanese nature spot, Baracara Falls, during an Essequibo River tour
“You cannot vote for people who do not have your interests at heart”– PM Phillips
Prime Minister (PM)
Brigadier (Ret’d)
Mark Phillips, speaking at the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) rally in Linden on Sunday, underscored the Government’s fiscal commitment to Region 10, contrasting it with the record of the previous A Partnership
2020], they only allocated $4.2 billion for the development of Region 10. In our five years, we gave $122.6 billion for Region 10,” Phillips declared.
“How they like you and give you so little? We have spent 29 times more money developing Region 10,” he stated.
for National Unity (APNU) Administration.
“In five years [2015–
“You cannot vote for people who do not have your interests at heart. You have
to vote for people who are focused on your development…We have brought development to every community in Region 10,” he reminded.
Delivering his distinct remarks, Phillips urged Lindeners to vote for “economic empowerment, personal upliftment and self-development,” crediting the PPP/C for executing transformative projects across the region, including the Linden-to-Lethem Road, major housing expansions, a large dairy facility in Moblissa, and the largest solar farm in Guyana’s history.
He announced that the solar farm will be capable of producing 15 megawatts (MW) of power, when it is operational. He added that in five years, the Government has provided over $13.6 billion to the Linden Electricity Company Inc. for Lindeners to enjoy better electricity access. He also pointed out that
the PPP/C Government has demonstrated its dedication to delivering on its promises to all Guyanese and added that investments are being made in every sector to propel Guyana’s economic growth, as well as the living standard of Region Ten residents.
“This is the time for you to vote for development, personal growth and personal upliftment. This is the time for you to vote for economic empowerment and self-development. We have invested in you because we want to move this country together from where it is to higher heights,” he declared.
Pointing to various developments across Region 10, the PM noted that new roads are under construction across the region. For example, residents from Kwakwani and Ituni are benefitting from developments ranging from new roads and airstrips, which have transformed their lives. The PM also not-
ed that it is the PPP/C Government that invested more than US$160 million to upgrade the SoesdykeLinden Highway, which will not only reduce commuting time but also provide a safer thoroughfare for thousands of residents.
The PM also mentioned that a $2.66 billion secondary school is being built at
Christianburg/Wismar to provide quality education for students, while a new playground will be built at the site of the current secondary school. With massive investments and construction in the Region, the PM reiterated the PPP/C Government’s firm stance on shared prosperity for all Guyanese.
PPP/C the only party delivering real prosperity – Min Todd declares in Region 10
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, stated that the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) is the only group that has shown a strong commitment to improving the lives of all Guyanese by promoting prosperity and stability.
Addressing a massive public rally at Lieu-KenPen Square in Region 10 on Sunday, Minister Todd said no other political party can match the strength and robustness of the PPP/C’s brand, ideas and policies.
“This party is the most
respected brand in the country. We are known across the world. This is what we are presenting to you,” the Foreign Affairs Minister stated.
Reflecting on the PPP/C Government’s unparalleled performance in the last five years, Minister Todd highlighted that with all the investment made over the years, every section of society benefitted tremendously.
He said that under the leadership of President Ali, the PPP/C has grown massively.
“It’s stronger, better and bigger. We have tripled in
size over the last five years. We have thousands of volunteers. Everyone is coming to
us, and we will reach everyone across the length and breadth of this country.”
Common sense being hanged
Dear Editor, National provocateur GHK Lall is at it again, this time suggesting that “democracy is being hanged” in this election cycle (Media 8/3/2025). The ridiculous claim is in service of Azruddin Mohamed who is widely known in the coun-
try as “Sanction Man.” That moniker has been derived from Azruddin’s sanction by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control.
The idea that vigorously criticizing Azruddin is tantamount to election rigging is not only bizarre in and of itself, but indicative of what
has happened to PPP haters who are now without a viable political party or presidential candidate.
Lall’s histrionics about “public lynching” must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. Why?
Precisely because it is this type of abuse of press free-
dom that has kept Guyanese political discourse in a state of unremitting antagonism. With Lall’s hyperactive excesses, it is common sense, not democracy, that is being hanged.
Yours sincerely, Dr Randy Persaud
The reaction from the citizens illustrated that the work of the Government is exactly what they were waiting for after the five long, devastating years under the APNU+AFC Government.” According to the Minister, all the efforts made were to ensure that the people are safe. “We did not do it alone. We got here because of you. We have more women in business. We have more youth in business. We are lifting people out of poverty and making them prosperous,” he asserted.
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd addresses the largest PPP public rally in Linden on Sunday
Prime Minister Mark Phillips speaking at Sunday’s PPP/C’s Linden rally which saw a historic turnout
Adding with negative numbers
When you add a positive number and a negative number, compare the numbers as if they do not have positive and negative signs. If the positive number is larger, just subtract. You identify them by adding a minus sign to the front of a number. So – 1 is 1 less than 0. – 35.5 is 35.5 less than 0.
Example:
6 + ( – 4) = ?
Step 1: Remove the + sign and brackets.
Step 2: Do the maths. 6 – 4 = 2
If the negative number is greater, ignore the minus sign for the time being. Subtract the smaller number from the greater. Then put a minus sign in front of the difference.
Example:
3 + ( – 5) = ?
Step 1: Subtract 5 – 3
Step 2: Write a minus sign in front of the difference. So 3 + ( – 5) = – 2
When adding two negative numbers, ignore the minus sign and add. Then write a minus sign in front of the total.
Example:
( – 2) + ( – 7) = ?
Step 1: Ignore the negative signs and add: 2 + 7 = 9
Step 2: Write a minus sign in front of the total. So ( – 2) + ( – 7) = = – 9
Exercises: Solve
1) (– 2 ) + 4 = 2) ( – 5) + 3 = 3) (– 3) + 10 + 10 + (– 3) =
4) 26 + (– 22) = 5) 120 + (– 33) + 17
Climate change is when the typical weather in a region changes over a long period of time. For example, the average temperature or rainfall could change. Scientists have noticed that the Earth is getting warmer. That means climates all over the Earth are changing.
Seasons are periods of the year distinguished by special climate conditions. Some places on Earth experience four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Near the equator, they experience two seasons: rainy and dry. Your weather may change every day. Your season changes two to four times a year, depending on where you live.
Questions to guide explorations and experiments
• What is weather?
• What is precipitation?
• What are clouds? What kinds of clouds are there?
• What are seasons?
• What makes the seasons change/happen?
• Why is winter cold and summer hot?
• What is climate?
• What is climate change?
• How do mountains or oceans affect weather?
(Adapted from startwithabook.org)
A mango fell from a tree into a jaguar’s paws. It was late summer. The jaguar devoured the fruit and ran into the ocean. The ocean was turquoise like the August sky. The jaguar swam underwater for a few minutes. smiled beneath the waves. Later, clouds began to form. The sun became veiled by the clouds; it began to rain. The jaguar swam a little bit more, but then exited the water. It walked back to the jungle for twenty minutes in the rain. When the jaguar arrived on its turf, it climbed up a tree and fell asleep. The moon looked
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APNU promised everything, delivered absolutely nothing – Jagdeo tells ‘biggest PPP/C crowd’ in Linden
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, told residents in Linden on Sunday that they can rely on the PPP/C to honour its commitments and deliver on its promises. Addressing a large crowd at the party’s elections rally held at the Lieu-KenPen Square in Wismar, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara–Upper Berbice), Dr Jagdeo stated that the people of Linden — traditionally a stronghold of the People’s National Congress (PNC)-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) — have seen for themselves which party fulfils its pledges and which one
in 2020, they went to the young people and promised jobs, they promised housing, they promised better health care. They promised everything and delivered absolutely nothing,” the PPP GS and PPP/C Administration’s Vice President (VP) noted.
In contrast, the VP, who is seeking re-election at the September 1 General and Regional Elections, pointed to the slew of promises that his party made back in 2020 and has delivered on. These include restoring and increasing the “Because We Care” cash grant for school children that the APNU+AFC (Alliance For Change) Coalition regime had tak-
In fact, the General Secretary noted that the PPP/C has spent more monies in communities across Guyana including in Linden, which has
PPP General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo addressing the massive gathering at the Party’s election rally in Linden on Sunday alone… [In the next five years] there will be new opportunities because when we start building the concrete drains here in Linden and across the country, many more will get contracts.”
does not.
“Many of you across Region 10 have experienced life under various Governments… What is APNU really promising you? …and you, in any case, you can't believe a word they say because
en away during their tenure in office; more than doubling old age pension; returning the joint services bonus; removing over 200 taxes; building infrastructure and create more jobs, among a host of other promises.
seen many locals gaining employment through the awards of contracts with more to come in the future. He said, “In the last two years alone, you had $18 billion spent on building roads with 700 odd contractors from this region
for young people to establish their own businesses through a special development bank with zero-interest financing and other support from the next PPP/C Administration.
Moreover, Jagdeo told the massive gathering that in the next term, youths can look forward to better-paying jobs, education and training opportunities and improvement in the basic services like healthcare. To this end, he detailed plans to spend a whopping US$30 million on upgrading the Linden Regional Hospital into a state-of-the-art facility.
This will be further bolstered by opportunities
“We are going to tackle cost of living to make sure that we bring down costs. We will put more money in people’s pockets. You will get more grants from the Government, the pensioners will see an increase, and everyone will see an increase,” he assured. But according to the VP, all this can only be achieved if the PPP/C not only returns to office after the upcoming polls but also win overwhelming in Region 10 to continue rolling out initiatives that would benefit citizens there. “We have never won this region at the regional level, and we have had all sorts of disruption from the people who manage this region… They don't want Region 10 to progress because they can’t then say the PPP discriminates against you. So, they will sabotage all of our activities… So, if we want to win this region, we need to have conversations in our family,” he posited. Calling Sunday’s mas -
sive gathering “the biggest crowd ever in our history of campaigning here” in Linden, Jagdeo encouraged Lindeners to examine the party’s flyer outlining all the promises that it has fulfilled in the last five years before making a decision on how to vote next month.
“They want you to believe that you can only make progress if you vote for them. Well, they can't even help themselves so how are they going to help you? …Tonight is a night for you…to go back home and have that conversation with your family and with your neighbours… It’s your future at stake here. Don’t risk it… The only choice is one political party – the People’s Progressive Party/Civic.”
“This is what makes us a national party. It's a vision of a Guyana that is united and strong, a vision where all of our people, regardless of their race or their religion or their gender, they find a home in a political party where they're treated with respect, and they can look forward to the future. A party that will keep its word,” Jagdeo asserted.
Promises… …promises
Amonth into the election campaign, your Eyewitness’s eyes glaze over as he reads the promises being made by the Opposition parties about all the fantabulous things they’re gonna do for us – were we gullible enough to put them back into the seat of power come Sept 1st. Your Eyewitness firmly believes from his (admittedly cursory!!) exposure to the social science – and more so from his own (bitter!) experience that the best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour. So, for example, when he hears a speaker on the PNC stage in New Amsterdam promise they’re gonna be saving 25% of the NRF oil revenues, he literally choked on his coffee!!
The old folk wisdom says, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on ME!!” So, imagine if your Eyewitness were to let the PNC fool him for the thousandth time, what would that say about him?!! Lost his marbles? Gone soft in the head? This was the party that got the biggest windfall in our history up to then when sugar prices shot sky high in 1974!! Burnham slapped a levy on sugar profits so that the US$500M that woulda been shared with sugar workers and factory rehabilitation all went into PNC hands.
And this continued for years! So where did all that money go?? On Burnham’s hare-brained schemes, that’s where. Even when the schemes had some merit, “jobs for the boys” ensured they all failed!! Car assembly plant; glass factory; clay brick factory; quarries; cattle ranches; tilapia rearing – you name it; sugar money funded and Burnham devotees ruined it!! So, we ended the PNC’s first 28 years with US$2.1BILLION in external debt –and let’s not even talk about domestic debt!! The PPP inherited this in 1992 and took a decade to wipe it off!! Now you’d think with that bitter experience (for us the Guyanese people!) behind them, when they were returned to office in 2015, the PNC woulda be a tad more prudent with our money. After all, they now needed our votes – unlike the past when rigging was their default position!! But no siree Bob!! While imposing some 200 new taxes to fleece us naked and swell the treasury with $992BILLION between 2018 and 2019 – they spent $1.2TRILLION while borrowing US$400MILLION externally and $93Billion internally!! This was “tax and spend” on steroids!! And they now promise to save from the oil funds?!!
Oh me Mumma!! When the PNC makes promises on money, Guyanese should run while securing their purses and pockets!! The irony, of course, is the NRF coulda been at least ten times larger if they hadn’t sold us down the river in Houston – when they signed that Oil PSA wid Exxon in 2016!! Bun dem!!
…and keeping them
Now while the PPP ain’t no bunch of angels – you gotta admit they take their campaign promises quite seriously. Starting out by consulting with ordinary folks – as well with the usual suspects in business, labour and civil society – then putting it in writing in their manifesto!! So when we look at their last five years in office – with (oil) money in their hands for the first time – even if you’re in the Opposition wearing green – how can you say things ain’t better??!
Jobs? Exceeding the 50,000 promised, we’re forced to import workers!! Salaries?? Increased for workers in private and public sectors – not to mention pensioners!! The 50,000 houselots have also been exceeded – not to mention facilitating house construction through low mortgages. While sugar remains depressed, it’s not for want of the government trying!! In fact, the Opposition’s complaining they’re doing too much!!
Government spokesmen have conceded that corruption – almost inevitable when so much money’s being expended – exists.
We gotta insist they take condign action!
…on LGBTQIA+
While the pioneer countries on gay rights up north are retreating, Guyana has witnessed five of the seven parties contesting the elections adopting SASOD’s LGBTQIA+ Manifesto. Amanza and Simona’s new parties balked.
That’s all of five votes lost??
Norton now promising added benefits for part-time workers after previously criticising initiative, criminalising beneficiaries
After previously being critical of the Government’s part-time job initiative and even criminalising the beneficiaries, Presidential candidate of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Aubrey Norton is now on the campaign trail, promising the 10-day workers added benefits like increased wages and skills training.
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration had launched the part-time jobs initiative in 2022 to provide employment opportunities for citizens, particularly those in rural and hinterland communities.
This initiative involves citizens working for 10 days a month in public offices, earn-
ing up to $40,000. Under this programme, more than 15,000 persons have been employed –largely women such as housewives. Addressing a rally in New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) on Saturday evening, Norton disclosed that APNU will be releasing its manifesto to the public ‘soon,’ adding that the party plans to put people first should it return to office after the upcoming September 1 elections.
Among the plans Norton detailed for Guyanese was a promise to pay part-time workers $50,000 monthly.
“I want to say this to the 10-day workers, nobody will know how you vote so you will go into that box and remember
you are getting $40,000 and we will carry it up to 50 but we wouldn’t stop there we are going to ensure there is education and training so that you can improve yourself and get
a steady job,” the APNU presidential hopeful stated.
However, this promise of added benefits comes on the heels of Norton previously claiming, in a video statement, that the PPP/C was using “criminal elements and 10-day workers” to infiltrate protests and create mayhem during the countrywide unrest earlier this year following the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge –something that was rejected by the Government.
Only last week, President Dr Irfaan Ali had cautioned citizens, especially the 10-day workers, against trusting the People’s National Congress (PNC)-led APNU once again with their livelihoods after sending home thousands of
workers during its 2015-2020 term in office. During this period, some 2,000 Amerindian CSOs (Community Service Officers) were fired by the APNU+AFC regime under the claim that they were being used for political work, and the CSO programme was dismantled.
Now, Norton is promising that persons such as CSOs will be given training for self-improvement to earn a full-time job – a proposal that is already being carried out by the PPP/C Government under the Youth Apprenticeship and Entrepreneurial Programme (YEAP), Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme – now also expanded to men – and the
Board of Industrial Training (BIT) programme.
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has also continuously urged beneficiaries of the part-time worker programme to take advantage of all the free educational training programmes to acquire further skills and qualifications to fill the skills gap that will ultimately lead to full-time employment or entrepreneurship. Ali, who is seeking a second term in office at the upcoming polls, assured that the next PPP/C Government will ensure the part-time workers graduate into full-time employees and migrate into higher-paying jobs or even own their own businesses.
APNU Leader Aubrey Norton
PPP/C has proven track record in Region 10 – Dr Harris
Speaking at Sunday’s People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Rally in Linden, PPP/C candidate, Dr Gregory Harris, asserted that this year’s elections are about track record, and the PPP/C has a proven track record of development.
“This election is about track record, and the PPP/C has a proven track record,” he stated, adding that, “this election is about performance, and [the] President and his Government have performed excellently.”
Dr Harris also reaffirmed his party’s commitment to inclusive development, delivering a passionate endorsement of the Government’s performance in health care, youth employment, infrastructure and leadership.
Highlighting major advancements in healthcare access across the region, Dr Harris cited several transformative initiatives under the current Government.
According to a Department of Public Information report, he said
the installation of telemedicine facilities in underserved riverine communities stands out among them.
“Our friends from the riverine areas were denied access to secondary healthcare, but this Government, the PPP/C Government, bridged that gap by implementing 10 telemedicine sites,” he said. He also recalled the past struggles of Blueberry Hill residents who had to travel long distances to seek basic care, the report noted.
“There was a time when the residents of Blueberry Hill had to go to Christianburg or Wismar Health Centre to seek care. But this Government, this progressive Government, delivered a brand-new health centre for the residents of Blueberry Hill,” he said.
The PPP/C candidate underscored the upgrades to diagnostic services at the Linden Hospital Complex. “There was a time when we had to wait about 20, some 10, even more days to get an X-ray. But now
this Government… implemented a brand-new digital X-ray,” he stated.
Addressing claims made about the closure of the nursing school in the region, Dr Harris set the record straight. “In five years, they [the previous administration] would have trained 54 persons. In five years, we would have trained 371. That is the difference,” he said to loud applause. He further contrasted the Government’s efforts in emergency services delivery with the previous Government.
“Seven ambulances in five years, as compared to the PNC — one ambulance in five years. That is the difference,” he said.
Dr Harris was adamant in calling on residents of Region 10 to support the Government.
“Comrades and friends, there is more to be done, but it can only be done if we stay the course with the PPP/C… Come September 1st, let us deliver Region 10 to the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic”, he advised.
APNU criticises PPP/C for opening new secondary schools despite benefits to children
President of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU), Coretta McDonald, who is also a candidate on A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) list to contest the September 1, General and Regional Elections, has criticised the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) for the strides it has made in constructing new secondary schools in the country.
Since 2020, Government has injected almost $600 billion into Guyana’s education sector. In fact, under the PPP/C, Govt has built and/or is in the process of completing 44 secondary schools countrywide.
Currently, forty-two secondary schools are being built nationwide, of which 24 are located in the hinterland regions.
From September 2023 up to mid-2025, the Ministry of Education commissioned six new or significantly reconstructed secondary schools nationwide.
These include, De Willem Secondary, Yarrowkabra Secondary, Northwest Secondary (Mabaruma) Secondary which was rebuilt after the 2021 fire, Katoka Secondary, Yupukari Secondary and Brickdam Secondary. Additionally, a Wiruni Secondary- a new school, is expected to be opened for the new school term.
This is apart from the six new primary schools commissioned between 2020 and 2025, a period which saw over 25 primary schools being upgraded.
Nevertheless, McDonald, addressing a rally hosted by APNU in New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) on Saturday said the PPP/C has destroyed education. She claimed that the Five Bs initiative under the Granger administration was the best.
It aimed at providing boats, buses, bicycles, breakfast and books to school children.
“We are the only set of people with a plan,” McDonald claimed at the rally, as she criticised the beneficial initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Education under the Irfaan Ali-led administration.
Over the past five years, under the administration of President Irfaan Ali, Guyana has recorded significant progress in the education sector. Key initiatives include the “Because We Care” cash grants and uniform allowances; tax relief for parents; nationwide
school feeding and breakfast programmes; the expansion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in education through smart classrooms; and the provision of free textbooks, calculators, and examination materials for all students.
Additionally, the Government now covers the cost of Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) fees; has expanded teacher training through the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE); introduced Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) programmes in secondary schools; established new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) facilities; and launched the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarship programme. An Artificial Intelligence (AI)enhanced digital school initiative is also slated for rollout in the near future.
There is also community school bus support and planned transport grants for students.
Over the past five years, the Because We Care Cash Grant and Uniform Allowance were reinstated and significantly expanded after being cut under the previous APNU-led Administration.
Originally valued at $15,000 cash and $4,000 uniform support in 2021, this was increased to $40,000 cash plus $5,000 uniform voucher per child annually, benefiting over 205,000 students in public and private schools.
Additionally, from this year, parents can claim $10,000 monthly tax deduction per child—aggregating to $120,000 annually— deepening financial relief for approximately 205,000 families. However, addressing the rally of Saturday, McDonald outlined that what the party has planned
should it be returned to office, would be better that their own five Bs initiative. “Those who are in technical institutes and other learning institutes like the University of Guyana (UG), they will get $50,000 for going to school. We children will not only have access to free transportation to go to school, but they will be entitled to $120,000,” she exhorted.
“They have made the secondary schools,” she continued, referring to the current PPP/C Administration, “they have made them secondary schools. Under our time, we had the multilateral schools. We had the community high schools where our children were taught a skill if they were not academically there. But all we want to do is to ensure that our children are not left behind.”
Currently, the Ministry of Education under the PPP/C has introduced TVET as part of the curriculum in secondary schools. The current GTU President made her remarks after a former President of the GTU, Dr Mark Lyte, had said that in his more than 30 years as an educator he has never seen so much development in the education sector as he has experienced over the past five years. Lyte also warned of the dangers of putting the education system in the hands of persons who cannot be trusted and who do not understand progress.
“Right now, there are all kinds of plans being rolled out without any proper consideration. Everybody is talking about what they will give and how they will give that and what they will give. We have to think about giving with a sustainable plan. And that is what this present administration has done. They have not only provided for the nation’s people, they have done what they thought can be sustainable,” Dr Lyte pointed out.
GTU General Secretary Coretta McDonald
Region 6’s best, brightest years ahead under President Ali’s leadership
– Dr Ashni Singh tells residents of New Amsterdam
Delivering a speech to frequent bouts of applause from the crowd, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, predicted that 2025 will be a historic year because the residents of New Amsterdam will give the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) a clear mandate.
During a public meeting in New Amsterdam on Sunday, Dr Singh pointed out that New Amsterdam’s and Region Six’s best and brightest years will be the next five years that lie ahead, citing President Irfaan Ali’s visionary leadership and the tremendous development taking place in the Region. Dr Singh reminded residents that throughout the town’s history, even though the People’s National Congress (PNC) has always received the majority of votes since Independence, the party has neglected the town.
He also recalled that following the PPP/C’s assumption of office in 1992, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam received its first visit by a sitting President, President Jagdeo.
“Let’s be frank- from the time New Amsterdam was a town, throughout the years, 1966 all the way to 1992, what did we have in Guyana? In New Amsterdam? You had the PNC in Government at the national level and at the lo-
cal level, so there was nothing stopping the PNC from bringing development to New Amsterdam”, he said.
He added, “For that whole period, from the time Guyana became Independent to 1992, the people of New Amsterdam were neglected and pauperised. You know that! You know that instead of bringing development to New Amsterdam, what the PNC did was to bring destruction and suffering”.
“And then in 1992, the PPP/C party came into Government and from our position in Central Government, we tried our best to bring development to New Amsterdam,” the Minister told residents, many of them showing their approval with a loud round of applause. Minister Singh reminded residents that major development in the town commenced during the period the PPP/C entered office.
“There was that first old new Amsterdam hospital which was in a state of dilapidation and collapse by the time the PPP/C came into Government, then that new New Amsterdam hospital that was built, was not built by the PNC, it was built by the PPP/C when President Jagdeo was in office and it served the people of New Amsterdam very well for many years, but we recognise now that it has now outlived its usefulness and there is the need now for a new hospital”, Minister Singh added.
He then alluded to the period that the PNC, as A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) returned to Government in 2015 and once again controlled both the Central Government and the municipality for five years. “And what did they do for the people of New Amsterdam? Absolutely nothing! It was a dark time, a time of disaster, destruction and sufferation! Where can you find a single project of any consequence in New Amsterdam that APNU did for the people of New Amsterdam during those five years? Not one! Did they build a health centre? Not one! Did they build a school? Not one! Did they build a road? Well, we hear they built a quarter road. They didn’t even build one road. They built a quarter road,” he said, again to loud approving applause.
The Minister said that this transformation taking place is not only confined to roads.
“It can also be found in homes, as more than any other time in the history of our country, the people of New Amsterdam are being given opportunities to improve their lives”, he said.
Here, he alluded to the Government’s construction of a brand-new world-class hospital currently underway in the Region.
The Minister then took the opportunity to outline several other developments taking place in the region for the benefit of residents, including those in Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam and further afield.
He highlighted a new nursing school that will train people, ensuring a job at the new hospital once they finish their training.
He mentioned the development in Palmyra, including the new stadium, hotels, malls, and large commercial and residential areas.
Dr Singh noted that all this development taking place will completely transform the economy in New Amsterdam and Region Six. The Minister mentioned President Ali’s plans to build a second gas pipeline at the Berbice River, which will lead to industrial development in Region Six and create thousands of jobs for
the people of Berbice.
“We are training you right here in Berbice since the National Oil and Gas Institute is in Port Mourant, and the technical institutes are being upgraded, brand new technical and vocational training institutes are being built. We just opened one in Corriverton.” Minister Singh said to loud applause from residents. Minister Singh posited further that with the exciting development taking place all across the region, New Amsterdam and Region Six’s best and brightest years will be the five years ahead.
He asked residents to vote for the PPP/C and to take ‘before’ photos to capture the transformation, as the Region will look very different afterwards.
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Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh
Scenes from historic
historic Linden PPP/C rally
Guyana a global example of how resourcerich nations can pursue development
...as Guyana accelerates development while championing environmental stewardship
Guyana is emerging as a rare success story in a climate-conscious development, combining extraordinary economic expansion with firm environmental commitments.
A recent Al Jazeera feature highlights how the nation is pursuing sustainable growth while preserving its extensive rainforest cover.
(GDP) growth rate of approximately 47 per cent — the highest in the world — driven primarily by offshore oil discoveries and subsequent development. Despite this rapid economic expansion, around 85 per cent of the country remains covered by pristine forest, and the Government has expressed a firm commitment to pre-
being approached deliberately. As one guide at Turtle Mountain reflects, the approach prioritises ecological integrity.
“The manner in which the tourism is being implemented is along a very sustainable fashion,” she said, noting that most of Guyana remains “uncharted, pristine and unexploited.” Local
Between 2022 and 2024, Guyana recorded an average gross domestic product
serving this natural heritage. The tourism sector, still small but expanding, is
Indigenous communities are central to the country’s conservation strategy. Marcey
Joni, an Indigenous guide, emphasised the importance of the forest to her people: “The forest is very important for me and my community because we all benefit from it.” President Irfaan Ali has defended Guyana’s approach as a balanced and forward-looking strategy. He highlights the country's Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), first introduced in 2009, alongside the current adoption of advanced, sustainable forestry practices.
“Keeping the standing forests … adopting the best technologies … subjecting ourselves to the highest form of monitoring and evaluation. So people should judge us on our track record,” he told the report. The Government is expanding infrastructure in a calculated way, paving roads through largely forested areas to connect remote villages to markets and services, and encouraging agriculture and community development.
Simultaneously, mining activity (particularly gold) is being regulated to avoid environmental degradation. While these efforts are seen by some as
progress, others worry they could undermine Guyana’s environmental standing if not carefully managed. Ecotourism is viewed as a growth area that could benefit remote communities without harming biodiversity. The Government aims to channel some of the economic gains from oil into sustainable, community-led tourism enterprises in the
from groups like the World Wildlife Fund have praised Guyana for maintaining such systems. Legal recognition of Indigenous land rights has further reinforced conservation. Roughly 13 per cent of the country’s land is formally titled to Indigenous groups, and these areas consistently show the strongest environmental protection results. As Guyana’s oil wealth
hinterland, nurturing local jobs while preserving pristine landscapes. Guyana’s environmental approach stands in stark contrast to neighbouring Amazonian nations. Trees cover more than 90 per cent of its territory, and the country maintains over 80 per cent humid forest cover. Unlike Brazil or Peru, where deforestation rates have reached alarming levels, Guyana’s forest loss has remained low. Much of this success hinges on Indigenous stewardship.
In the South Rupununi region, community-led conservation patrols regularly monitor illegal mining and logging with GPS, drones and satellite phones. These groups have successfully prompted regulatory intervention. After efforts to curb wildcat gold mining near Brazil’s border, incidents dropped significantly.
Logging controls are tight as well. The country employs verification systems to ensure that timber from illegal sources does not enter the market. Experts
translates into other developmental sectors, the nation stands at a critical crossroads: can it sustain rapid growth without sacrificing its environmental capital? So far, its strategy aligns economic expansion with strong regulatory safeguards, Indigenous involvement and sustainable practices. International attention is growing, with many environmentalists calling Guyana a global example of how resource-rich nations can pursue development without permitting unchecked environmental loss. That path is narrow, but if Guyana continues its “low-carbon” model—taking advantage of modern forestry technology, community involvement, and rigorous monitoring—it may offer a powerful blueprint for sustainable development in the age of climate change.
As President Ali said, much will be judged on performance: “People should judge us on our track record” in balancing progress with preservation.
A previous Al Jazeera report had noted that Guyana has maintained more than 80 percent of its humid forests, according to scientists, compared with less than 50 per cent in other South American nations (SRDC photo)
Conservation and ranger patrols regularly monitor illegal mining and logging with GPS, drones, and satellite phones (Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Development photo)
Ecotourism is viewed as a growth area that could benefit remote communities without harming biodiversity (SRDC photo)
GPHC launches eCARE, ushering in paperless era for public health care
– three years after digital vision was announced
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has officially launched eCARE, an electronic health record (EHR) system that will eliminate repeated paperwork and improve coordination of care within the country’s largest referral hospital.
The system went live this week, and according to GPHC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robbie Rambarran, it represents more than just a technological shift—it is a fundamental reimagining of how care is delivered.
“This is more than just a technology change,” Rambarran said in a video statement Friday. He said that it is a transformation in the way care is delivered, with greater accountability, transparency and efficiency.
With eCARE, every patient will now have a single electronic medical file that follows them throughout the hospital, regardless of which department or speciality they are treated in. This single source of truth will replace the burden of filling out forms at every visit, while reducing delays, streamlining clinical workflows and allowing healthcare teams to collab-
orate in real time. The launch of eCARE at GPHC marks a major milestone in a long-anticipated national project to digitise Guyana’s public health infrastructure. In fact, this development comes almost three years to the date since Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony publicly committed to rolling out a digital medical record system across the country. That pledge was made in December 2022, during the launch of a nursing programme in Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam), where Dr Anthony described the use of paper-based records as out-
dated and inefficient. At the time, he explained that the Government would introduce electronic health records across health centres and hospitals within three years, a plan that is now materialising. Back then, the vision was for every patient entering the public health system to be assigned a unique identifier, allowing healthcare providers to instantly pull up their history, imaging, prescriptions, allergies, and test results from any facility. The aim was to reduce waiting times, improve the quality of diagnoses and ensure better continuity of care across the system.
Dr Anthony also spoke about the need to pass the necessary legislation to protect patient data, a prerequisite that has since been fulfilled with the passage of the Data Protection Act, which now provides legal safeguards to ensure the security and privacy of health information in the new digital ecosystem. Since that 2022 announcement, several behind-the-scenes developments have taken place. A working group within the Ministry of Health was tasked with designing the technical framework for the system and interna-
tional partners, including experts from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, were brought in to advise on its structure and rollout.
By March 2025, the Government had secured a US$3.3 million contract with health tech provider RioMed Limited to deliver the software and manage the phased implementation. The first phase began at GPHC and its satellite clinics, with plans to gradually extend the system to every public health facility across Guyana.
The long-term goal is to create a unified, countrywide electronic health
record system where patient data can be securely accessed by authorised professionals anywhere in the public healthcare network. Training for doctors, nurses and pharmacists is already underway, as institutions prepare for the transition from handwritten charts to digital platforms. With eCARE now active at the country’s flagship hospital, Guyana has entered a new chapter in public health service delivery, one that reflects both technological progress and a fulfilment of a promise made three years ago.
Police urge crackdown on dealers selling illegal vehicle modifications
Traffic police across several regional divisions in Guyana are calling on government authorities to intervene in what they say is a growing threat to public safety: the open sale of illegal vehicle accessories such as tinted films, coloured headlamps, and unauthorised licence plates.
During a recent Road Safety and You programme, multiple ranks voiced frustration that many of the vehicle modifications they charge drivers for are readily available on the commercial market, creating a revolving door of offences.
“We are working very hard, but I wish if there can be a conversation with those dealers that are also bringing these lights in to have them being sold… so that we can have that corrected,” said Sergeant Mitchell Caleb, who is attached to the Cove and John Police Station during the broadcast. The discussion centred heavily on coloured lights and overly tinted windscreens, both of which are considered breaches of prescribed fitness and are chargeable offences under Guyana’s road traffic laws.
Officers confirmed that drivers caught using these illegal modifications will have their fitness certificates revoked, after which
they are given a grace period to remove the offending item and return for re-examination. But the issue persists.
“We even dealt with some issues where drivers refused to take off the tint…
The driver said, you’re not taking off, take me to the station… So, you got to revoke the fitness. Yes, we revoke the fitness and we proceed by charge,” Inspector Roberts, who is in charge of traffic at the Tuschen Police Station under Regional Division 3 (Essequibo Island- West Demerara), said.
Chairman of the Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC), Earl Lambert, added that despite enforcement efforts, drivers frequently reapply tints and replace lights within days of inspection. “They come back, they’re examined, they get back the fit-
and You programme
ness, and they go back and they put on back the tint… Most of the time, this is how many occur.” He expressed concern that without commercial accountability, enforcement will remain limited in impact.
According to the law, any alteration to a vehicle after fitness approval must be authorised and examined again by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and relevant agencies. “You just can’t up and do what you like because the law is clear… You cannot use ignorance of the law to get away with anything,” Lambert emphasised.
Police reiterated that public compliance begins with vendors not stocking items that breach traffic laws. Meanwhile, Sergeant Caleb said, “A person can only buy this light if this light is being sold… Those people who are importing
things to sell need to know what is right and what is not right. I wish if there could be a conversation with those dealers that are also bringing these lights in to have them being sold and so
on that it can be corrected”.
The panel urged the Ministry of Trade and other relevant regulatory bodies to review licensing for auto dealers and enforce product bans where necessary.
Meanwhile, the GPF continues its patrols and night operations targeting non-compliant vehicles, revoking fitness certificates and proceeding with charges.
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC)
GPHC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robbie Rambarran
The officers on the Road Safety
International Building Expo set to transform Guyana’s housing sector
The highly anticipated International Building Expo is set to commence on August 14th at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, and will run until August 17th. This year’s event is expected to be a catalyst for progress within Guyana’s housing and construction sectors, with special focus on sustainable development and national transformation. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, during a recent site visit, expressed confidence in the advanced stage of preparations. Despite the logistical challenges presented by concurrent cricket events at the venue, he confirmed that the infrastructure, including tents and pavilions, is on schedule for comple-
tion. Demand for exhibition space has surged, with 95 per cent of booths already reserved. A limited number of smaller booths remain available.
The expo will prominently feature themes of environmental sustainability and biodiversity. This emphasis comes on the heels of Guyana’s recent hosting of a Global Biodiversity Conference. Upon entry, visitors will be greeted with eco-conscious displays and digital exhibits showcasing the country’s transformation and the housing sector’s impact on develop-
ment.
Digital technology will be extensively used, including large monitors illustrating the evolution of Guyana’s built environment. These displays will align with the national vision leading to “Guyana 2030,” reinforcing the sector’s role in broader economic advancement. Networking remains a central pillar of the expo, with opportunities for attendees to engage with a cross-section of the construction, banking, insurance, and consultancy industries. Both seasoned professionals and new entrants are
Port Kaituma to see new housing development
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal recently visited ‘Tract PK’, the site earmarked for the new Port Kaituma, Region One, housing scheme.
The development forms part of Government’s efforts to expand the national housing programme aimed at improving access to affordable and sustainable housing.
Since taking office in August 2020, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has invested approximately $250 billion for housing infrastructure, which has facilitated the development of 95 new housing schemes countrywide.
This push in the housing sector has allowed the administration to exceed its Manifesto target of delivering 50,000 house lots to Guyanese by the end of its first term.
Port Kaituma is also reportedly halfway through ongoing rehabilitation of its roads, with $702 million invested into the community to convert 2.4 kilometres (km) of laterite roads into concrete surfaces.
Among the roads under rehabilitation are the Magistrates Court Road, Fitzburg Playground Road, the Kaituma Hospital Road and the Port Kaituma
land earmarked for the new
Airstrip Road, which also includes the construction of auxiliary parking facilities.
When complete, the thoroughfares will link seam-
lessly with Telegraph Hill Road, Ranch Road, and Teacher’s Quarters Road, which were recently modernised in a similar process.
expected to benefit from insights into the country’s rapidly expanding infrastructure landscape.
One of the key features of the event is the “Dream Realised” initiative. From August 15th to 17th, over 2,000 land titles will be processed and distributed, including agreements of sale for new housing developments along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD). Designed as a family-friend-
ly event, the expo will also offer evening entertainment from August 15th onwards, beginning at 6:00h daily. Formal proceedings will open on August 14th at 5:00h, with the event continuing until 11:00h each night. Special accommodations are being made for children, with a designated area on the southern side of the venue that includes food courts and recreational space. To improve the
overall experience, organisers have implemented enhanced traffic management and parking solutions. Additional measures are being taken to ensure high presentation standards among exhibitors, thereby maximising the value of the event for attendees.
The 2025 International Building Expo will be held under the theme “The Road to Success, Guyana 2030 and Beyond.”
La Penitence community to access 1st-time potable water supply
Following a meeting with residents of the community of Sideline Dam, La Penitence, Georgetown with Vice President (VP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, facilitated a community engagement with the residents. Through the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), residents of this community will have first time access to potable water through the supply and installation of water mains.
GWI, in its social media post, said that the project is intended to formalise the water infrastructure which was never installed and will see the installation of 550 metres of pipelines and over 40 household connections. This intervention is part of the Government’s broader programme to regularise and uplift living conditions in vulnerable communities. It represents the final step in a broader transformation of Sideline Dam.
With new electricity infrastructure, upgraded drainage and a concrete roadway already completed, the water project will complement the suite of essential services for the residents. Minister Rodrigues emphasised the Government’s commitment to the residents and reiterated that “everything
the Government is doing in this community and across the country is not by chance.
The PPP/C Government is committed to ensuring that all residents are provided for and can live happy lives. We are working for you, we are listening to you and we are dedicated to you.
Furthermore, some persons have said that street lights would be welcome and I am committing that these will be delivered and installed to benefit the residents.” GWI was expected to have begun installation of the new water infrastructure on July 31.
Minister Croal was accompanied by Shaquille Mayers, a surveyor attached to the Central Housing & Planning Authority (CH&PA)
The
housing development
Minister Susan Rodrigues facilitated a community engagement
The project represents the final step in a broader transformation of Sideline Dam
Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal during the recent site visit
Varicose veins are twisted, swollen veins that occur due to the buildup of blood. They may be blue or dark purple. Treatment is not always necessary but may involve remedies such as exercise and compression stockings. Varicose veins are a common health issue that develops when atypical or damaged valves in
RISK FACTORS FOR VARICOSE VEINS
The following factors may increase the risk of varicose veins:
Family history of varicose veins
Being female
Older age
Pressure on the abdomen, which may be due to:
Overweight or obesity
Pregnancy
Tumours
Chronic constipation
Prolonged sitting or standing
Pregnancy and varicose veins
Pregnant people have much more blood in their bodies, which places extra pressure on the circulatory system. A 2015 article also highlights that changes in hormone levels can lead to blood vessel wall re-
the veins allow blood to flow in the wrong direction or to the pool. They usually develop on the legs, either on the inside of the leg or behind the knee. The varicose veins rarely need treatment for health reasons, but if they cause swelling, aching, pain, or considerable discomfort, medical treatment and home remedies are available. In severe cases, varicose veins may rupture or develop into varicose ulcers on the skin, requiring treatment.
CAUSES
Veins have one-way valves, so blood can travel in only one direction. If the walls of the vein stretch and become less flexible or elastic, these valves may weaken.
A weak valve can allow blood to leak backward and eventually flow in the opposite direction. When this occurs, blood can accumulate in a vein or veins, which then become enlarged and swollen. This usually affects veins farthest from the heart, such as those in the legs. Certain lifestyle factors or health conditions may increase the risk of varicose veins.
HEALTH TIPS
VARICOSE VEINS
laxation. Both these factors may raise the risk of having varicose veins. As the uterus, or womb, grows, there is more pressure on the veins in the person’s pelvic area. In some cases, the veins may be resolved after pregnancy. However, they may sometimes remain visible.
SYMPTOMS OF VARICOSE VEINS
Varicose veins are twisted and enlarged veins that are 3 millimetres (mm) or more. Symptoms of varicose veins may include:
• Swollen veins
• Skin discoloration
• Skin ulcerations
• Heavy or aching legs
• Itching
• Tenderness
• Cramps
• Intolerance to exercise
• Tired legs
DIAGNOSING VARICOSE VEINS
A physical examination by a doctor will help determine whether a person has varicose veins. The person may need to stand while a doctor checks for swelling.
A doctor may also order a Doppler test, also known as a duplex ultrasound. This test may help them grade the severity of a person’s varicose veins.
Doctors may also check for signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) during their diagnosis.
TREATMENT FOR VARICOSE VEINS
If someone has no symptoms or discomfort and does not mind the sight of the varicose veins, treatment may not be necessary. These individuals may be able to get enough relief from home remedies, such as compression stockings.
However, if someone has symptoms that do not improve with home remedies, they may require medical treatment to reduce pain or discomfort or to address and prevent complications. Some people may also want treatment for varicose veins due to cosmetic reasons. Medical treatment for varicose veins may involve the following:
Surgical removal: Doctors may only suggest this option for someone with severe varicose veins. Surgery may involve ligation and stripping, which involves a surgeon tying up and removing the vein.
Sclerotherapy: A doctor injects a chemical into veins, which creates scars and closes them.
Ablation: A doctor uses radio frequencies or lasers to close up veins by heating them from the inside.
Phlebectomy: This procedure allows doctors to remove small veins near the skin. Doctors may combine it with other treatments.
COMPLICATIONS OF VARICOSE VEINS
In some cases, varicose veins may not be severe enough to require treatment. However, treatment and preventive measures may help reduce the risk of complications in more severe cases. Complications of varicose veins may include:
• Pain • Venous ulcers
• Superficial vein thrombosis
• Deep Vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Pulmonary embolism
• Varicose eczema
• Lipodermatosclerosis, a skin condition that may cause inflammation and other symptoms in the legs
People may also experience bleeding from their veins.
Some complications of varicose veins, including DVT and pulmonary embolisms, are medical emergencies that require immediate treatment.
HOME REMEDIES FOR VARICOSE VEINS
People can try the following measures at home to improve pain and prevent their varicose veins from worsening:
Getting regular exercise
Maintaining moderate body weight
Regularly raising
legs
Avoiding prolonged standing or sitting
Avoiding restrictive clothing
People may also experience symptom relief by taking over-the-counter pain relief and wearing compression stockings on the advice of a doctor. Compression stockings squeeze a person’s legs and improve circulation. Different types are available and wearing them every day may benefit people who cannot have surgical treatment for varicose veins.
Many people experience symptom relief when using compression stockings. However, a 2021 review suggests that more research is necessary to understand whether they can be an effective stand-alone
and initial treatment or are better than other interventions.
PREVENTING VARICOSE VEINS
To reduce the risk of developing varicose veins, people can try the following:
Getting regular exercise
Reaching or maintaining a moderate body weight
Avoiding standing still or sitting for too long
Changing positions frequently when sitting or standing for a long time
Sitting or sleeping with feet raised on a pillow
Avoiding shoes that limit ankle movement, such as high heels
Quitting or avoiding smoking
Dominica revokes passport of Iranian national amid US sanctions
Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan has confirmed that the Roosevelt Skerrit-led administration government has taken prompt action to revoke the passport of Iranian national Mohammed Hossein Shamkhani.
This decision comes in response to intensified sanctions imposed by the United States against Iran.
The U.S. has ramped up its sanctions efforts, particularly targeting a vast network involved in oil shipping that is allegedly managed by Shamkhani. Notably, his father holds a prominent position as an advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Dominica’s officials have confirmed that the process to annul Shamkhani’s passport is underway, following U.S. requests for cooperation. They say the U.S. government has expressed appreciation for Dominica’s rapid response.
Shamkhani had been using a passport issued under the alias “Hugo Hayek” to evade sanctions and fa-
cilitate international travel. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, this document was acquired through Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment program, allowing him to escape scrutiny while engaging in oil-related activities.
The sanctions, announced on July 30, encompass 115 individuals and entities from 17 countries. They particularly target 52 vessels, 15 shipping compa-
nies, and 53 organisations involved in laundering significant sums from oil sales originating from Iran and Russia, mainly to markets in China.
U.S. officials have warned that any companies engaging in transactions involving Iranian oil risk being cut off from the American financial system, raising concerns for businesses operating in this sector. (Dominica News Online)
Bahamas Judiciary sees major fallout after ruling
...as Court of Appeal says judgements by retired Supreme Court Judges unconstitutional
Lawyers across The Bahamas are scrambling to assess the fallout from a major Court of Appeal decision that declared judgements delivered by retired Supreme Court judges unconstitutional.
The five-member panel, convened because of the case’s constitutional significance, ruled 4-1 to strike down a $575,000 award issued by retired Justice Ruth Bowe-Darville nearly three years after she left the bench.
It was not immediately clear how many cases could be affected.
Chief Justice Sir Ian Winder told The Tribune a “proper assessment” will now be required and acknowledged that some matters remain without written judgments, though oral decisions had been given in most.
Lawyers said Justice BoweDarville is not the only judge to have issued rulings after retirement over the years, suggesting the implications could be farreaching.
The Court of Appeal itself acknowledged the potential breadth of the impact. In their 96page judgment, the justices noted that this was “not an uncommon occurrence”
and warned that the issue has been “continually under challenge in other matters.”
They declared: “The time has obviously come for this unconstitutional practice to be brought to an end.”
The case stemmed from a lawsuit filed by former immigration detainee Dahene Nonord, who had successfully sued for constitutional breaches and misfeasance in public office against several government officials, including the then Prime Minister and the Minister of Immigration.
Justice Bowe-Darville, who was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2019 and retired on December 3, 2021, did not deliver her oral or written ruling in Ms Nonord’s case until August 2, 2024.
In its 96page decision released July 30, 2025, the Court of Appeal noted that while a judge who gives an oral ruling before retirement may later issue written reasons, a judgment first delivered after leaving office is unconstitutional and void. It ruled that Article 96 of the Constitution leaves no room for judges to issue rulings after they demit office.
Judges must retire at
BVI: Alleged thief caught, hospitalised with multiple injuries
Aman who broke into a British Virgin Islands (BVI) home last week was left with multiple injuries and stab wounds after being caught and reportedly beaten by the property owner.
According to the BVI News report, sources say that the incident occurred when the homeowner, who was inside at the time, noticed that certain fixtures in his house had been moved. Upon investigating further, he discovered that several window panes were missing, suggesting a recent break-in.
The homeowner reportedly went to a room where he had stored an undis-
closed sum of cash and found the money missing. He then observed a man standing in his yard, apparently attempting to enter his vehicle. The homeowner is said to have armed himself with a knife and ran outside to confront the suspect.
A physical altercation ensued, during which the homeowner reportedly stabbed the suspect multiple times in the chest and other areas. The suspect also wounded the homeowner, but reportedly stopped his attack to tend to his own injuries.
A passerby is said to have witnessed the incident and alerted the police. Upon
arrival, officers found the suspect unresponsive. He was transported to the hospital, where he was admitted for treatment.
When questioned by police, the homeowner reportedly claimed he acted in self-defence and showed officers the injuries he sustained. He did not require hospitalisation. The homeowner also pointed out several items at the scene that the suspect allegedly attempted to steal. It is unclear to BVI News whether formal charges were laid against the suspect or whether the homeowner will face any legal consequences. (Source: BVI News)
4 of 5 trapped workers at Chile mine found dead
65, extendable to 67 under special conditions, and Article 96(2) allows temporary extensions to complete pending matters, but only while the judge remains in office. The majority stressed that the longstanding practice of postretirement rulings is unconstitutional and can no longer be saved by the de facto officer doctrine.
The court further cautioned that any future attempts to issue judgments after retirement without first pronouncing them orally will result in nullities, warning that public confidence in the courts now depends on strict adherence to the “moppingup” regime under Article 96(2).
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, a former Bar Association president, said of the ruling that he has long argued that overworked judges and lawyers are more likely to fall behind, creating the kind of delays now under scrutiny.
Mr Munroe said he could not predict how many cases might now be vulnerable.
The Court of Appeal has remitted Nonord’s case for a fresh hearing before a Supreme Court justice.
(Source: The Tribune)
Four of five trapped workers at Codelco's El Teniente copper mine in Chile have been found dead, the company said on Sunday, as rescue teams work to clear underground passages that collapsed in a strong tremor last week.
Hopes fade for the one miner still to be found as the death toll from the Chilean mine collapse rose.
The latest fatality brings the total death toll from the accident to five, includ-
ing one person who died at the time of the incident on Thursday evening.
Codelco discovered the first trapped worker on Saturday and another two early Sunday. A fourth worker was discovered later on Sunday morning, said El Teniente general manager Andes Music.
As of early Sunday, rescue teams had cleared 24 meters of blocked passages, out of 90 meters that Codelco officials previously said could be necessary to reach the
trapped workers, in the new Andesita section of the mine.
The collapse occurred on Thursday around 5:30 p.m. local time, caused by one of the largest tremors ever recorded at El Teniente with the impact of a 4.2 magnitude quake.
Codelco is investigating whether the cause was mining activity or natural tectonic shifts in the earthquake-prone country. (Source: Reuters, The Guardian, The North West Star)
Four minors, including a 14-year-old student, have been detained in connection with reports of a grievous sexual assault and burglary in the Barrackpore district of Trinidad & Tobago.
The other minors, aged 15, 16, and 17, are also being questioned about the same offences as well as for possession of ammunition.
They were among seven people arrested during a targeted, intelligence-led anti-crime operation that took place on the morning
of August 2.
Three adults were also held, including a 30-yearold man, on enquiries into a report of a burglary.
A 42-year-old man is expected to be charged with the possession of ammunition, while a 45-yearold man is expected to be charged with possession of ammunition and a gun.
A police statement issued hours after the operation said the arrests and ammunition seizure came as officers intensified efforts to curb a recent spike
in serious crimes in the area. The operation took place between 3 am and 10 am, under the state of emergency (SoE) regulations.
Preliminary information suggests that five of the suspects were directly linked to a series of home invasions and sexual assaults reported in the Cumuto South Trace area in Barrackpore. Investigations are ongoing. (Source: Trinidad & Tobago Newsday)
A vigil is held at an access control point for the trapped workers at the El Teniente mine in Rancagua, Chile
US Department of Treasury OFAC graph showing Shamkhani’s global reach
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OOIL NEWS
OPEC+ makes another large oil output hike in market share push
PEC+ agreed on Sunday to raise oil production by 547,000 barrels per day for September, the latest in a series of accelerated output hikes to regain market share, as concerns mount over potential supply disruptions linked to Russia.
The move marks a full and early reversal of OPEC+'s largest tranche of output cuts plus a separate increase in output for the United Arab Emirates amounting to about 2.5 million bpd, or about 2.4% of world demand.
Eight OPEC+ members held a brief virtual meeting, amid increasing U.S. pressure on India to halt Russian oil purchases –part of Washington's efforts to bring Moscow to the negotiating table for a peace deal with Ukraine. President Donald Trump said he wants this by August 8.
In a statement following the meeting, OPEC+ cited a healthy economy and low stocks as reasons behind its decision.
Oil prices have remained elevated even as OPEC+ has raised output, with Brent crude closing near $70 a barrel on Friday, up from a 2025 low of near $58 in April, supported in part by rising seasonal demand.
The eight countries are scheduled to meet again on Sept. 7, when they may consider reinstating another layer of output cuts totalling around 1.65 million bpd, two OPEC+ sources said following Sunday's meeting. Those cuts are currently in place until the end of next year.
OPEC+ in full includes 10 non-OPEC oil producing countries, most notably Russia and Kazakhstan.
The group, which pumps about half of the world's oil, had been curtailing production for several years to support oil prices.
It reversed course this year in a bid to regain market share, spurred in part by calls from Trump for OPEC to ramp up production.
The eight began raising output in April with a modest hike of 138,000 bpd, followed by larger-than-planned hikes of 411,000 bpd in May, June and July, 548,000 bpd in August and now 547,000 bpd for September.
"So far the market has been able to absorb very well those additional barrels also due to stockpiliing activity in China," said Giovanni Staunovo of UBS. "All eyes will now shift on the Trump decision on Russia this Friday."
As well as the voluntary cut of about 1.65 million bpd from the eight members, OPEC+ still has a 2-million-bpd cut across all members, which also expires at the end of 2026.
"OPEC+ has passed the first test," said Jorge Leon of Rystad Energy and a former OPEC official, as it has fully reversed its largest cut without crashing prices.
"But the next task will be even harder: deciding if and when to unwind the remaining 1.66 million barrels, all while navigating geopolitical tension and preserving cohesion." (Reuters)
Tens of thousands protest Israel’s war on Gaza in Australia’s Sydney
Tens of thousands of demonstrators have marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia, calling for peace and aid deliveries in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, where a humanitarian crisis of man-made starvation has been worsening as a result of Israel’s punishing blockade.
Pro-Palestinian protesters braved heavy winds and rain on Sunday to march across the bridge, chanting “Ceasefire Now” and “Free Palestine”.
Some of those attending the march, which the organisers dubbed the “March for Humanity”, carried pots and
Ukrainian attack sparks blaze at Russian oil depot as countries trade strikes
An overnight Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot near the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi ignited a raging fire, as the two countries traded strikes at the end of one of the deadliest weeks in Ukraine in recent months.
More than 120 firefighters worked to put out the blaze, said the regional governor, Veniamin Kondratyev, as emergency officials reported a fuel tank with a capacity of 2,000 cubic metres (70,000 cubic feet) had burned before it was extinguished.
Drone wreckage hit an “oil tank, which caused a fire”, Kondratyev said on the Telegram messaging app. Sochi, which hosted the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, is about 250 miles (400km) from the Ukrainian border.
Video clips on social media showed huge black pillars of smoke pouring
out from the facility.
Russia’s civil aviation authority temporarily halted flights at Sochi airport, as the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announced fresh plans for a prisoner exchange.
Kyiv has repeatedly pounded infrastructure in
Russia that it sees as key to Moscow’s war effort but attacks on Sochi have been relatively rare.
The strike came as a Russian missile hit a residential area in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, according to the state emergency services, wounding at least seven
people. Officials in nearby Kherson said Russia again bombed a crucial bridge, causing significant damage. In Russia’s Voronezh region, authorities said four people were hurt in a separate Ukrainian drone strike. (Excerpt from The Guardian)
Anger grows over Israeli far-right Minister praying at al-Aqsa mosque
– Saudi Arabia has joined condemnations of far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to al-Aqsa mosque Sunday
The minister of national security travelled to the holy site and prayed there with a reported group of 1,250 people. Police were pictured alongside Ben-Gvir.
Under a delicate decades-old “status quo” arrangement with Muslim authorities, the al-Aqsa compound is administered by a Jordanian religious foundation and Jews can visit but may not pray there.
“The foreign ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation in the strongest terms of the repeated provocative practices by officials of the Israeli occupation au-
pans as symbols of the forced starvation wracking Gaza.
The protest came less than a week after a joint statement by Australia and more than a dozen other nations expressed the “willingness or the positive consideration … to recognise the state of Palestine as an essential step towards the two-State solution”.
France, Britain and Canada have in recent weeks voiced, and in some cases qualified, intentions to diplomatically recognise a Palestinian state as international concern and criticism have grown over the hunger crisis in Gaza.
(Excerpt from Al Jazeera)
thorities against al-Aqsa mosque,” a statement on X read.
“The Kingdom affirms that such practices fuel the
conflict in the region.”
The visit to al-Asqa mosque came as hospitals in Gaza reported that 27 more Palestinians seek-
ing food aid were killed by Israeli fire.
During his visit, BenGvir renewed calls for Israel to “declare sovereignty over Gaza” and to “encourage voluntary migration”.
Ben-Gvir’s visit was swiftly condemned as an incitement by Palestinian leaders as well as Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Sufyan Qudah, spokesperson for the foreign ministry in neighbouring Jordan, which serves as the custodian of the al-Aqsa mosque, condemned what he called “provocative incursions by the extremist minister” and implored Israel to prevent escalation. (Excerpt from The Guardian)
Kenya may have become organ trafficking hub, Government taskforce admits
Kenya may have become an organ trafficking hub matching wealthy foreigners with those desperate enough to sell their kidneys for cash, a government taskforce has admitted.
An inquiry into the country’s top kidney transplant hospital found dozens of men from Azerbaijan had
donated organs, while dozens of Israeli men travelled to receive transplants at the same facility.
Paperwork at the hospital was woefully inadequate, suggesting legal safeguards may have been deliberately flouted.
An 18-member health department taskforce has now recommended an inquiry to
see if four senior Indian doctors at the Kenyan Mediheal Hospital had broken organ trafficking laws.
The three-month probe was ordered after German media reports alleged foreign transplant tourists at the hospital in Eldoret were paying up to £150,000 ($200,000) to receive transplants.
Poor donors were alleged-
ly selling organs for as little as £3,000.
The Kenyan investigation is the latest to spotlight an international black market preying on those desperate enough to sell their organs, by matching them with wealthy recipients and carrying out transplants at unscrupulous private hospitals.
(Source: The Telegraph UK)
Sochi Mayor Andrei Proshunin posted a photo on Sunday afternoon, saying the blaze was extinguished
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (third from right in grey suit and white shirt) led a group to pray at the al-Aqsa mosque
SUDOKU
Research, organize and plan before initiating a change that is likely to encounter resistance. Being resourceful and taking the time to think before you act will make a big difference.
Play to the audience that loves you. Trying to win over people who are oblivious to what you bring to the table is a waste of time. Utilize your skills and time to make an impact.
A change will be uplifting and thought-provoking. Change is never easy, but it will involve you in situations that can lead to improvement. Your happiness is your responsibility, so take the first step.
Fixing up your space to encourage you to start new projects or entertain more is in your best interest. Broaden your horizons, and you'll gain access to personal growth and fulfillment.
Get out, network and offer your skills, knowledge and assistance to people who have something to offer in return. Inspire others to commit and follow through.
Preparation is everything if you want to avoid criticism and emotional interference. Time spent with someone heading in the same direction as you will bring you closer together.
Engage in events that are informative and address your concerns. Stop procrastinating and put your energy where it counts. Choose discipline and control over excess and indulgence.
Your best return will come from what you actually do, not from what you talk about doing. Pushy or aggressive actions or words will be met with resistance. Choose peace over discord.
Call, visit or help someone who requires assistance. Your kind gesture will offer valuable insight into a viable solution. Reach out and get involved.
Rash decisions will leave you in a vulnerable position. Protect your possessions and personal information from scammers. Mixed emotions will lead to doubt about someone close to you.
Make positive changes in your home. Make adjustments that will help you navigate your schedule better. Two-way conversations are a must if you want to please everyone, including yourself.
Make schedule adjustments to ensure you can attend an event that could open doors for you. Greater involvement will encourage you to incorporate a system that offers more control and fewer interruptions.
ARCHIE
An extraordinary series will head into its 25th day, with its outcome undecided.
Powered by sparkling hundreds from Harry Brook and Joe Root, England were cruising towards a target of 374 without breaking sweat. But Prasidh Krishna kept India’s hopes alive with two wickets in nine balls, before bad light and heavy rain sent a fifth Test out of five into a fifth day.
The equation is tantalising. England only need 35 more runs with four wickets in hand. But one of those, Chris Woakes, has his arm in a sling due to a shoulder injury; he is expected to bat – as last man – if required, but only as a last resort. A new ball is available to India in 3.4 overs, and their seamers will return rested and refreshed after an exhausting workload on Sunday.
It will be a fitting end to a brilliant, brutal AndersonTendulkar Trophy, which has provided a gruelling test of players’ physical and mental resilience.
India claw back after Brook, Root tons to set up thrilling finish
England’s 2-1 series lead has been founded on a successful chase of 371 in Leeds, and defence of 193 at Lord’s; India have put them under sustained pressure, but need one final push this morning if they are to head home with a drawn series.
India came out firing on Sunday, their close fielders noticeably more vocal than at any other point in the match and backing up their seamers. After Mohammed Siraj’s yorker accounted for Zak Crawley on the third evening, it was Prasidh who struck first on day four, having Ben Duckett caught at second slip for a characteristic punchy 54.
Siraj, the last fast bowler standing on either side, struck again before lunch to leave England reeling at 106 for 3. For the second time in the match –and third time in the series – he pinned Ollie Pope lbw with a nip-backer, as Pope’s head fell over to the off side; Pope’s 27 took his series aggregate to 304 runs at 34, tailing off ever since his first-innings hundred at
Headingley.
But Siraj’s next involvement swung the pendulum back towards England. Brook, on 19, sensed his moment to counterattack, pulling Akash Deep for four then launching him over extra cover for six. He decided to take on Prasidh, too, only to pick out Siraj on the longleg boundary. Siraj took the catch, then stepped right on the advertising toblerone as he regained his balance. Prasidh had already started to celebrate, and Siraj
stood in utter disbelief after his error.
It gave Brook a life, and prompted him to double-down on his approach, cracking two more boundaries to take 16 runs off the over. By lunch, Brook had added 58 with Root in just 10.3 overs, and picked up from where he left off with a brace of boundaries off the unfortunate Prasidh.
When the field spread in a bid to stem the flow of runs, Brook and Root rotated the strike effortlessly.
They targeted the spinners, forcing Shubman Gill to bring back his seamers, and India’s afternoon was encapsulated by the exhausted Deep, who stuck out his boot to try and stop the ball only to divert it into the boundary, taking Brook to 98.
Brook punched the air and swiped his bat as he ran towards the dressing room, reaching three figures in only 91 balls. It was an audacious, adrenaline-fuelled effort, his first hundred in the fourth innings, and his tenth overall in only 50 Test innings. Brook has played other incredible innings – 317 in Multan, and 186 in Wellington – but the context made this one his best yet.
Brook’s dismissal was in keeping with the rest of his innings, his bat slipping out of his hands, and the ball skewing up to mid-off as he attempted to hit Deep for a third consecutive boundary. But Root, after surviving an lbw review on 88, continued in his bubble to keep England in complete control, needing only 57 more to win at tea.
Root reached his hundred – his 39th – soon after, flicking effortlessly off his pads for two, and celebrated with an emotional tribute to his mentor Graham Thorpe. He pulled out and wore one of the white headbands that were sold at The Oval on Friday in a celebration of Thorpe’s life, raising over £150,000 for mental-health charities, and pointed to the
skies in his memory. But there was a late twist to come. Jacob Bethell had only faced 85 balls in competitive cricket between the start of this series and the fifth Test, and batted like a man short on rhythm. He played two scoring shots in 31 balls before charging down and inside-edging Prasidh on to his stumps; India hardly celebrated, knowing Root’s was the wicket they needed. It came two overs later, and brought the Indian fans at The Oval back to life. Prasidh delivered again, finding a hint of seam movement with the old ball to have Root fiddling a catch behind. As the clouds rolled in, the scoring dried up completely: Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton added two runs between them in 20 balls, as Siraj charged in for a 22nd over of the day.
India appealed half-heartedly for caught behind late in the day, prompting an umpire review for bump ball, which lasted long enough for the light to have deteriorated. No sooner had the players gone on than the skies opened, and a short downpour was deemed heavy enough to call stumps. With the series on the line, both teams must dig deep for one last session. (ESPNcricinfo)
Mohammed Siraj’s patience was rewarded after drinks
Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after his century
Prasidh Krishna appeals for a wicket
Harry Brook made a 91-ball ton after coming in at 106 for 3
liance of Jason Holder. The all-rounder opened the bowling, took four wickets across phases of the Pakistan innings, walked in to bat when the equation was steepest, and won West Indies the second T20I with a boundary off the final delivery from Shaheen Shah Afridi. The two-wicket win sees the hosts level the series following a pulsating contest, one that ended with a savage Holder swipe past fine leg when they needed three off one, and a yell of unadulterated joy that ripped through Florida.
West Indies had won just two of their last 19 completed T20 Internationals (T20I) before this, but began the better of the two sides, puncturing Pakistan with early wickets that left them trying to catch up through the middle overs. They accomplished this to a point thanks to a counter-attacking 60-run fifth-wicket
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Pakistan (20 ovs maximum)
Saim Ayub c †Andrew
b Holder 7 Sahibzada Farhan c Rutherford
b Holder 3 Fakhar Zaman c Shepherd
b Chase 20 Mohammad Haris † c Holder
b Hosein 4
Salman Agha (c) lbw b Motie 38
Hasan Nawaz c & b Holder 40 Mohammad Nawaz c Joseph
b Holder 2 Faheem Ashraf c & b Motie 0 Hasan Ali c †Andrew
b Joseph 8
Shaheen Shah Afridi not out 2
Sufiyan Muqeem not out 1
Extras (lb 4, w 4) 8
Total 20 Ov (RR: 6.65,104Mins) 133/9
Fall of wickets: 1-9 (Saim Ayub, 1.6 ov), 2-16 (Sahibzada Farhan, 3.3 ov), 3-21 (Mohammad Haris, 4.4 ov), 4-53 (Fakhar Zaman, 9.1 ov), 5-113 (Hasan Nawaz, 15.4 ov), 6-117 (Salman Agha, 16.2 ov), 7-117 (Faheem Ashraf, 16.3 ov), 8-130 (Mohammad Nawaz, 18.5 ov), 9-132 (Hasan Ali, 19.3 ov)
Bowling O-M-R-W
Akeal Hosein
4-0-16-1
Jason Holder 4-0-19-4
Shamar Joseph 4-0-22-1
Gudakesh Motie 4-0-39-2
Roston Chase 2-0-11-1
Romario Shepherd
2-0-22-0
134 for victory.
But batting appeared only to be getting more difficult, and Pakistan’s immaculate bowling complicated matters further for a tentative West Indies. Beyond some brief early flair from Jewel Andrew, West Indies soon fell behind the asking rate, epitomised by a tortured stay at the crease for Captain Hope, who limped to 21 in 30 deliveries. With spinners scything through the middle order, it fell once more to Holder to pull off a heist.
There was some support from the other end as Gudakesh Motie and Romario Shepherd struck blows of their own. But just when West Indies had it in control, they appeared to lose it once more as Holder found himself stranded at the non-striker’s end for large parts of the final two overs. He was given the most consequential delivery of all though – the final
West Indies (T: 134 runs from 20 ovs)
Alick Athanaze lbw
b Mohammad Nawaz 2 Jewel Andrew † c Shaheen Shah Afridi
b Mohammad Nawaz 12
Shai Hope (c) c & b Mohammad Nawaz 21
Sherfane Rutherford lbw
b Saim Ayub 9
Roston Chase c Hasan Nawaz
b Saim Ayub 16
Gudakesh Motie run out
(†Mohammad Haris) 28
Keacy Carty c †Mohammad Haris
b Sufiyan Muqeem 3
Jason Holder not out 16
Romario Shepherd lbw
b Shaheen Shah Afridi 15
Shamar Joseph not out 2
Extras (b 1, lb 2, nb 2, w 6) 11
Total 20 Ov (RR:6.75,103 Mins)135/8
Did not bat: Akeal Hosein Fall of wickets: 1-7 (Alick Athanaze, 1.1 ov), 2-26 (Jewel Andrew, 3.5 ov), 3-41 (Sherfane Rutherford, 7.3 ov), 4-53 (Shai Hope, 10.2 ov), 5-70 (Roston Chase, 13.5 ov), 6-96 (Gudakesh Motie, 16.1 ov), 7-98 (Keacy Carty, 16.5 ov), 8-127 (Romario Shepherd, 19.2 ov) Bowling O-M-R-W Shaheen Shah Afridi 4-0-31-1 Mohammad Nawaz 4-0-14-3 Hasan Ali 4-0-48-0
Sufiyan Muqeem 4-0-19- 1 Saim Ayub 4-0-20-2
one. When Afridi tried the surprise delivery by going at the pads rather than wide outside off, Holder found a way to get enough bat on it, slicing through two fielders, dashing Pakistan’s dreams in the process.
Holder’s day out
Holder was on fire with the bat as the first T20I closed out, taking West Indies closer to the target than they appeared on track for throughout the innings. With ball in hand, he carried on where he left off in the powerplay, drawing Saim Ayub into a slog wide outside off which kissed the edge. His opening partner Sahibzada Farhan, too, fell to Holder in the fourth over. Holder was everywhere, taking a sharp catch that sent Mohammad Haris on his way to reduce Pakistan to 21 for 3.
An hour or so later, Pakistan had stormed their way back into the game.
Hasan Nawaz shook off a stodgy start to wallop Shepherd for three successive sixes to round out the 15th over and put Pakistan on target for a total in excess of 150. Once more, though, it was Holder who dragged them back, inducing Hasan Nawaz into a chip back to him to send him on his way. He would round out his bowling figures by dismissing the other Nawaz – Mohammad –and his figures of 4 for 19 did not flatter him in the slightest.
And then, of course, there was the small matter of what he did with the bat.
Agha’s vision, Pakistan’s spin
When Agha won the toss, he broke somewhat with modern convention and opted to bat, saying he believed the conditions would assist spin towards the back-end of the game. For the best part of the West Indies innings, Mohammad Nawaz, Ayub
and Sufiyan Muqeem set about proving their captain right.
Mohammad Nawaz broke open the West Indies innings in the powerplay, removing the top three and putting paid to any notion this would be a straightforward chase. Ayub, often only good for the odd over or two, ended up bowling his full quota, showcasing his full range of variations as he removed Sherfane Rutherford and Roston Chase, while Muqeem’s masterful control of pace, length and spin tormented West Indies at a time they needed quick runs. The trio combined for six wickets in 12 overs for 53 runs, and had set Pakistan up nicely by the time they were done. But for Holder.
Pakistan’s death overs, their nail in the coffin
Thirty-one runs ahead. For all the tight margins this game saw, for all of
Pakistan’s poor powerplay and sluggish start with the bat, this was how far clear they were of West Indies after the 15-over mark for each side. And though West Indies bludgeoned their way to 56 in their final 30 balls, it should have been nowhere near enough given this gulf at that late stage between the sides. If you sense this is getting repetitive, it’s impossible to talk about this game without coming back to Holder. With Hasan Nawaz breaking the shackles with three straight sixes, Holder’s removal of the batter suddenly deprived Pakistan of their only free-flowing slogger. Though Pakistan pride themselves on batting deep, their lower order - unlike West Indies - fell apart under that pressure. The bottom five managed 13 runs between them, none with a strike rate better than a run a ball, and West Indies suddenly found bowling very easy as the boundaries dried up and the dot balls began to pool. Those three Nawaz sixes were the last boundaries. Pakistan scored in their innings, and as Holder showed, hitting boundaries right down to the very last ball can be the difference between victory and defeat.
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Saim Ayub and teammates are pumped after trapping Sherfane Rutherford
Holder gets a big hug from Akeal Hosein after completing a catch
Hasan Nawaz belted some big hits
Jason Holder’s last-ball heroics took West Indies over the line
Slingerz Racing
Stables are proudly wearing the untouchable name tag in Guyana’s horse-racing fraternity, with another dominant win.
This time it was El Tarzan, who put on a clinic in the one-mile feature event, which was the E Open main event at Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club, Bush Lot.
Stormy Victory of the Simply Royal Racing Stables finished second as well as stable mate Morning Colors.
Wild Texas Tom continues to show signs of being finished and had to settle for fourth.
El Tarzan proved to be the ruler of the jungle, stopping the clock in one minute, forty-two seconds.
Under sweltering heat, the day began with the L Class Open. Heartland chalked up victory while Money Time finished sec-
ond. Trump came third and Bin Laden finished fourth.
The second race saw I Will Have Another storming to an exciting victory, edging Ruff Time in the thrilling three-yearold race. Secret Traveller ran third while the likes of Doctor J and Shady Jr also ran in the three-year-old event.
In the first timers’ event, two-year-old Guyana-bred Nice Time took a three-length victory to finish ahead of She’s a Dancer. Miracle Boy finished third while Tik Tok came fourth.
Pre-race favourite American Traveller lived up to expectations in the H Class and Lower event.
West Indies batting sensation Jewel Andrew signed by E4 brand
West Indies’ youngest-ever T20 International (T20I) player Jewel Andrew has been signed by Cricket Zone USA as an E4 Brand Ambassador.
During the contractual period, 18-year-old Andrew will don the E4 line of products in all forms of cricket, signalling the rising global appeal of the brand, founded and developed by USAbased Guyanese entrepreneur and cricket fanatic Ravi Etwaroo.
At 18 years, 236 days, Andrew became the West Indies’ youngest player in T20Is when he made his debut against Pakistan in Florida on July 31, 2025.
With his newly-minted E4 willow in hand, the Antiguan right-hander stroked 35 off 33 (1x4, 3x6s), opening the batting alongside Johnson Charles.
“We’re so happy to have Jewel Andrew on board,” Etwaroo related.
“He’s certainly one of the brightest talents in Caribbean and world cricket, and we hope this alliance will bring him the success that he’s looking for in his promising career.”
Andrew’s agent, Brad Gillings, the co-found-
er and Managing Director of GGSM Sports based in Florida, was elated with the signing: “Having worked with some of the world’s leading cricket manufacturers over the past decade, I can confidently say that E4 has elevated their quality to a level comparable with any top global brand.
“What makes this partnership even more special is that E4 is a homegrown brand from our region, and we are deeply passionate about supporting both the Caribbean and our clients.”
Gillings added: “We believe E4’s vision and goals perfectly align with our expectations, making this an ideal partnership for Jewel Andrew, who is undoubtedly one of the best young players in the world.
“This collaboration not only showcases the rising standard of Caribbean brands, but also highlights the bright future ahead for Jewel and E4 together.”
Andrew apart, GGSM Sports also represented fellow West Indians Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Brandon King and Kevlon Anderson.
Just last week, Guyanese duo batsman Anderson and
all-rounder Keemo Paul –were also announced as E4 Ambassadors as the brand continues to extend its reach in the sport.
E4 is International Cricket Council (ICC) approved to be used in all formats of international cricket (Tests, ODIs and T20Is), meaning the E4 logo can legally be displayed on clothing and equipment used in international cricket.
To gain this accreditation and approval in March 2024, it was important the E4 brand catered to all levels of cricket – male, female, senior, junior and youth.
Over the years, Cricket Zone USA, through E4, has sponsored several cricketers across the Region, among them Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Matthew Nandu, Oraine Williams, Tevin Imlach, Raymon Reifer, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Junior Sinclair, Kevin Sinclair, Kemol Savory, Fabian Allen, Adrian Hetmyer, Akshaya Persaud and West Indies female cricketers Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams, Chinelle Henry, and Natasha McLean.
Blinding Lights ensured the race was not dull, as the contest was a heated one. Blinding Lights had to settle for second while Sexy Eyes and Amicable Kate came third and fourth respectively.
The sixth and final race of the day saw Top Ranking and Secret Silence in a close battle, which resulted in a dead heat; both horses coming together. Dr J came third and Firemaker came fourth in the J Class maiden.
The next race day on Guyana’s horse-racing calendar is the marquee event, the Guyana Cup. That race is set for Sunday, August 17 at Rising Sun Turf Club, West Coast Berbice.
Lusignan crowned DCB Independence T10 Cup champions
Lusignan played unbeaten to win the Demerara Cricket Board’s Independence T10 Cup on Friday at the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Ground.
The champions won all three of their games – including a semi-final and the final – chasing successfully on every occasion. Lusignan got past Helena One and Two, home club LBI and Georgetown side Transport in the final, which concluded under lights.
For their victory, Lusignan carted off $250,000, while runners-up Transport collected $150,000, and the losing semi-finalists Enterprise and LBI took home $50,000 each.
See below a summary of the matches played at the fund-raising event
Game One: Transport defeated Better Hope by 39 runs
SUMMARY: Transport 116-4 from 10 overs (Jeremiah Hohenkirk 39, Myhiem Khan 22, Shamar Apple 20, Emmanuel Lewis 17*; Ravi Singh 2-19) vs Better Hope 77-4 from 10 overs (Christopher Deonarine 32, Azad Mohamed 22; Myhiem Khan 2-21)
Game Two: Lusignan defeated Helena One and Two by five wickets
SUMMARY: Helena One and Two 70-6 from 10 overs (Troy Gonsalves 29; Suresh Dhanai 2-6, Quentin Sampson 2-6, Rajpaul Basdeo 2-20) vs Lusignan 73-5 from 10 overs (Robin Williams 34, Chaitram Balgobin 20; Yeudister Persaud 2-9)
Game Three: Enterprise defeated Meten-Meer-Zorg East by 26 runs
SUMMARY: Enterprise 92-4 from 10 overs (Rajendra Chandrika 49*, Veerasammy Permaul 18; Chris Harry 2-13) vs Meten-Meer-Zorg East 66 all out from 10 overs (Richie Looknauth 28, Kelon Tracey 18; Rajendra Chandrika 2-4, Anthony Ifill 2-11, Veerasammy Permaul 2-15)
Game Four: LBI defeated Herstelling A by nine wickets
SUMMARY: Herstelling A 93-6 from 10 overs (Quazim Yusuf 29; Akshaya Persaud 3-20) vs LBI 95-1 from seven overs (Tagenarine Chanderpaul 39*, Nizam Khan 26*, Kemol Savory 22)
SEMI-FINAL ONE: Transport defeated Enterprise by three wickets
SUMMARY: Enterprise 65-7 from 10 overs (Veerasammy Permaul 26, Rajendra Chandrika 19; Reyaz Latif 3-10) vs Transport 66-7 from nine overs (Shamar Apple 32*; Veerasammy Permaul 3-12)
SEMI-FINAL TWO: Lusignan defeated LBI by
six wickets
SUMMARY: LBI 90-2 from 10 overs (Kemol Savory 33, Tagenarine Chanderpaul 29; Rajpaul Basdeo 2-3) vs Lusignan 91-4 from 9.4 overs (Tyrell Peters 44; Akshaya Persaud 2-14)
FINAL: Lusignan defeated Transport by six wickets
SUMMARY: Transport 70-8 from 10 overs (Jermaine Dewsbury 16, Ryan Latif 14*; Chaitram Balgobin 2-5, Rajpaul Basdeo 2-10) vs Lusignan 72-4 from 8.5 overs (Quentin Sampson 29*; Reyaz Latif 2-7) The tournament was sponsored by Survival Group Inc; Petama Enterprise; Premier Insurance; CIC Insurance Brokers (Guyana) Inc; President of the Guyana Cricket Board Bissoondyal Singh; Guyana Cricket Board; Choke’s Gas Station; L Mahabeer and Son Cambio; Office Express; Regal Stationery and Computer Centre; Anil Beharry Real Estate; Construction and General Business Services; Naven’s Construction; Republic Bank (Guyana) Ltd; Ramchand Auto Spares; Mike’s Pharmacy; Steve’s Jewelry; 4R Bearings; RidO-Pes; Ariel Enterprise; Doctor’s Clinic; Fullworks Party Rental; Anil Beharry Project for Cricket Gear; Luke’s General Contractor; ANSA McAL Distribution and Universal Construction and Contracting.
West Indies’ youngest T20 debutant Jewel Andrew has signed with the E4 brand
Slingerz Racing Stables in the winners’ row yet again
El Tarzan cruised to victory at Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club
Transport finished as runners-up in the eight-team tournament
Titan All-Stars defend Kares T10 title
Titan All-Stars blew away challengers Eccles All-Stars in a hotly-contested final on Sunday night to claim the
West Indies suffered a second consecutive series loss, this time to Pakistan as the visitors claimed a 13- run victory on Sunday night. Batting first, Pakistan posted 189-4 while West Indies came up short with 176-6 in the third T20 International, for a 2-1 series defeat.
Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast title. The tournament’s defending champions won by 71 runs.